FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 22, 2021·4 min readIn Many Cases, Multiple Sclerosis Starts Long Before the DiagnosisMore frequent hospital and doctor's office visits in the years leading up to multiple sclerosis diagnosis with early MS type symptoms are usually associated with a prodromal phase of the disease, when they should be regarded as an ongoing progression of the autoimmune disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2021·5 min readBrain Differences in Interpreting Physical Signals in Mental Health DisordersActivity in the dorsal mid insular could drive different interpretations in bodily sensations in those with mental health disorders like depression, anorexia, and panic disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2021·4 min readMental Well-Being Higher In the Summer vs. FallPeople report mental distress is reduced in the Summer compared to the Fall. Researchers speculate the seasonal improvement in mental wellbeing could be a result of improved diet, more frequent exercise, and improved sleep quality during the Summer months.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·June 22, 2021·4 min readChildren Recycle Brain Regions When Acquiring New SkillsA new study sheds light on visual development and learning in children. Researchers found cortical recycling in the ventral temporal cortex reflects adjustments to changing visual demands throughout childhood.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2021·4 min readPersonality Traits Relate to Being a Morning or Evening PersonPeople who ranked higher for conscientiousness and lower in openness tend to be morning people, a new study reports. Researchers say the link between personality traits and morning/evening chronotypes is partly due to genetic factors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2021·4 min readRunning to Music Combats Mental FatigueListening to music while running can help improve people's performance when they feel mentally fatigued.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 21, 2021·5 min readInvestigational Alzheimer’s Drug Improves Biomarkers of the DiseaseGantenerumab, an investigational drug for Alzheimer's disease, reduced amyloid plaques and lowered tau levels in the brains of people with genetic risk factors for the neurodegenerative disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·June 21, 2021·3 min readA Robot Has Learned to Combine Vision and TouchCombining deep learning algorithms with robotic engineering, researchers have developed a new robot able to combine vision and touch.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 21, 2021·3 min readSleep Is Essential to HealthQuality sleep is a biological necessity, researchers say. Inadequate sleep, sleep disorders, and sleep disruptions contribute to physical and mental health problems, and can cause public safety issues.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·June 21, 2021·2 min readListening to Mix of Sounds and Silence Preserves Temporal Sound Processing in MiceTemporal sound processing can be maintained in mouse models of congenital hearing loss with exposure to broadband sounds embedded with pauses, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 21, 2021·2 min readExam Performance at Sixteen Linked to Child’s Enjoyment of School Aged SixChildren who reported higher levels of school enjoyment at age six score, on average, 14.4 more GCSE exam points at age 16, and were 29% more likely to gain five or more A* - C grades than those who reported lower enjoyment at school.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 20, 2021·2 min readPregnant Women With Migraine at Higher Risk of ComplicationsPregnant women with a history of migraines are at greater risk of both prenatal and postnatal complications. A new study found migraine sufferers are at increased risk of hyperlipidemia and gestational diabetes during pregnancy, and postnatal depression following the birth of their child.Read More